The Oscars 2025 race for Best Actress is positioned to be highly competitive as former winners, nominees, and first-time hopefuls compete for the five available nominations. Following the tight race in 2024 that ended with surprise as Emma Stone beat presumed winner Lily Gladstone, the next crop of contenders for Best Actress in 2025 could be just as tight. The category for rewarding the best lead performance by an actress is likely to have some crossover with the 2025 Oscars Best Picture nominees, even if male-centric films dominate the potential field.